NPFL: Abubakar Bala starts life as Katsina United TA with win over Bendel Insurance

Katsina United recorded a slim victory over Bendel Insurance coverage within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reviews.

The Changi Boys defeated the Benin Arsenals 1-0 courtesy of a second half aim by Chidera Ezeh on the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

Coach Abubakar Bala in his first recreation as the brand new Coach following his appointment some days in the past after he changed Coach Tony Bolus.

Abubakar in making three adjustments,  welcomed again captain Usman Barau for the essential recreation with Alladoum Kolimba within the aim put up and Lukman Bello main the assault.

With victory in thoughts after 4 matches and not using a win, the Northern staff raised the primary mud as Chidera Ezeh’s try was saved by the goalkeeper Amas 10 minutes into the encounter.

The push for a aim continued for the host, however all to no avail because the tie resulted in stalemate within the first 45.

Efforts continued for the house aspect within the second section and the reward lastly got here within the 71st minute when the centre referee pointed on the spot after an infringement on Idoko within the 18 yard field.

Ezeh steeped up and scored from the spot to provide Katsina United the lead.

The momentum to attain remained with the Changi Boys who might have doubled their lead, however the rating remained the identical after 90 minutes as they achieved a win that takes them ninth on the log.

Uche Dozie